Genetic correlations between measures of beef quality traits and their predictions by near-infrared spectroscopy in the Piemontese cattle breed

The aims of this study were to predict beef quality traits (BQ: colour, shear force, drip and cooking losses) of Piemontese cattle using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and to estimate genetic parameters for measured BQ and their predictions by NIRS. Heritabilities and genetic correlations for mea...

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Main Authors: Paolo Carnier, Cinzia Ribeca, Aziza Boukha, Massimo De Marchi, Alessio Cecchinato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/293